C-GEST-200
C-GEST-200 Softgel capsule
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
C Pharmaceuticals
SALT COMPOSITIONDomperidone (30mg) + Esomeprazole (40mg)
STORAGE
Store below 30°C
Product introduction
C Gest 200mg Softgel capsule is a natural female sex hormone, progesterone. It is used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues that are caused due to hormonal imbalance.
C Gest 200mg Softgel capsule also prescribed along with estrogen as a part of hormonal replacement therapy for preventing endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the lining of the uterus). It should be taken with food. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well.
The most common side effects include abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, depression, breast tenderness, hot flushes, vaginal discharge, joint paint, and urinary incontinence. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. You may also experience bleeding or spotting between your periods, consult with your doctor if it happens frequently.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, or liver disease. You will probably have several tests both before and during treatment to check your womb. Also, tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. In general, it is advisable to avoid alcohol and smoking.
Uses of C Gest Softgel capsule Capsule
Description of Hormone replacement therapy
Description
However, HRT also has risks such as:
Description of Female infertility
Description
Female infertility means when the female is not able to conceive even after 1 year of trying (or 6 months if the woman is over age 35). If a woman keeps having miscarriages, it is also called infertility.
Causes and Risk Factors
Common causes of female infertility include:
1. Physical problems
2. Hormonal disturbances
3. Lifestyle
4. Environmental factors
5. Cervical issues
Investigations
1. Your doctor will recommend you to get a few tests and examinations done. They include:
(a) Blood test (to check the levels of hormones)
(b) Endometrial biopsy (to examine the lining of the uterus)
2. Ultrasound or x-ray of the reproductive organs
3. Laparoscopy
Complications and When Should You See a Doctor
Most cases of infertility in women result from problems with producing eggs. In premature ovarian failure, the ovaries stop functioning before natural menopause.
In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the ovaries may not release an egg regularly or they may not release a healthy egg.
Treatment
Treatments include:
1. Intrauterine insemination
2. Hysteroscopy
3. Medications may include hormones such as gonadotrophins and letrozole
4. In vitro fertilization
Benefits of C Gest Softgel capsule Capsule
In Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone placement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement to your daily life and mood. Progesterone is one of two important hormones (the other being is estrogen) used in this treatment. However, it may not treat all your symptoms, consult with your doctor. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects of C Gest C-GEST-200 Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Severe side effects of C-GEST-200
- Abdominal pain
- Sleepiness
- Absence of menstrual periods
- Itching
- Flatulence
- Nausea
- Depression
- Breast tenderness
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Altered menstrual cycle
- Edema (swelling)
- Change in body weight
- Changes in cervical secretion
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Red spots or bumps
- Acne
- Hair loss
- Excessive hair growth on face
- Anaphylactic reaction
- Fever
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Soreness
- Diarrhea
- Vaginal irritation
- Vaginal dryness
- Dementia
- Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the legs)
- Myocardial infarction
- Stroke
- Pulmonary embolism
- Breast cancer
How to use C Gest Softgel capsule Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. C Gest 200mg Softgel capsule is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
What if you forget to take C Gest Softgel capsule Capsule?
If you miss a dose of C Gest 200mg Softgel capsule Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.